Tamaya Jones

About Tamaya Jones

Operations and marketing professional with experience supporting event execution, stakeholder engagement, CRM-related communication, and program operations across sports, entertainment, and community organizations.My background includes coordinating high-volume events, managing operational workflows, supporting partnership activations, and improving participant and customer experiences in fast-paced environments. I’ve worked across professional sports, collegiate athletics, and youth programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute initiatives efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.Through roles with organizations including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Playfly Sports, MADE Hoops, and Old Dominion University, I’ve developed strengths in project coordination, event logistics, customer engagement, reporting, and operational support. I’m especially interested in opportunities focused on CRM, lifecycle marketing, client implementation, fan engagement, and sports business operations.

Experience

1. Sports Properties & Partnerships Intern

   MADE Hoops

   Aug 2025 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   Assisted with strategic initiatives and projects across the Athletics department, gaining exposure to operational planning, stakeholder management, and executive-level support.• Conducted market research and prospect tracking on local and regional advertisers, identifying sponsorship opportunities and contributing to departmental revenue growth strategies.• Coordinated in-game activations, promotional events, and hospitality experiences, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution.

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Master's degree, Sports Management

• Old Dominion University

  Bachelors of Science - BS, Sports Management, Sports Management

• Southampton High School

  High School Diploma

  2015 — 2019